Son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris Medvin who resided in Rochester, New York.
Ellis served as a Technician Fifth Grade & Combat Medic, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided at 75 Norton Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war. He had graduated from the University of Rochester as a pre-medical student and was about to enter medical school when he decided to enlist in the service.
He enlisted in the Army on December 8, 1943 in Rochester, New York. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Ellis was "Killed In Action" in France during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42090483
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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Citation Synopsis submitted by:
Dwight "Andy" Anderson:
Silver Star
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Ellis Medvin, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Reyersviller, France, during World War II. Technician Fifth Grade Medvin's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division,
General Orders No. 250 (1945)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Company: Medical Detachment
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry
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Ellis served as a Technician Fifth Grade & Combat Medic, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided at 75 Norton Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war. He had graduated from the University of Rochester as a pre-medical student and was about to enter medical school when he decided to enlist in the service.
He enlisted in the Army on December 8, 1943 in Rochester, New York. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Ellis was "Killed In Action" in France during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42090483
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Citation Synopsis submitted by:
Dwight "Andy" Anderson:
Silver Star
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Ellis Medvin, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Reyersviller, France, during World War II. Technician Fifth Grade Medvin's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division,
General Orders No. 250 (1945)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Company: Medical Detachment
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry
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Son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris Medvin who resided in Rochester, New York.
Ellis served as a Technician Fifth Grade & Combat Medic, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided at 75 Norton Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war. He had graduated from the University of Rochester as a pre-medical student and was about to enter medical school when he decided to enlist in the service.
He enlisted in the Army on December 8, 1943 in Rochester, New York. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Ellis was "Killed In Action" in France during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42090483
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Citation Synopsis submitted by:
Dwight "Andy" Anderson:
Silver Star
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Ellis Medvin, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Reyersviller, France, during World War II. Technician Fifth Grade Medvin's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division,
General Orders No. 250 (1945)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Company: Medical Detachment
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry
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Ellis served as a Technician Fifth Grade & Combat Medic, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided at 75 Norton Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war. He had graduated from the University of Rochester as a pre-medical student and was about to enter medical school when he decided to enlist in the service.
He enlisted in the Army on December 8, 1943 in Rochester, New York. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Ellis was "Killed In Action" in France during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42090483
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Citation Synopsis submitted by:
Dwight "Andy" Anderson:
Silver Star
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Ellis Medvin, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Reyersviller, France, during World War II. Technician Fifth Grade Medvin's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division,
General Orders No. 250 (1945)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Company: Medical Detachment
Regiment: 398th Infantry Regiment
Division: 100th Infantry
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